PM Submission - Thomas Kearney - MCU18/0015

I enclose two assessments of the Core Geotechnical reports available on the Noosa Council
website.The reports are written by a senior geotechnical engineer and by a senior structural
engineer. Both express grave reservations about the geotechnical foundations of this development.
In particular note Item 14 in both reports. Please take this submission also as a Notice of Concern.

In regard to the Core Consultants Limitations declaration

Paragraph 3: "Core did not perform a complete assessment of all possible circumstances that may
exist at the site referenced in the document."
In view that this development may destabilise the entire ridge and buildings on the western side of
the development this alone should be grounds for refusal of this application.

Paragraph 4: "Given the LIMITED nature of the enquiry additional studies may be required.
THE COUNCIL SHOULD NOT GIVE APPROVAL.
LIMITED enquiry risks serious damage to Mallawa and neighbouring buildings.



The Core Geotechnical report is incomplete and as such this application should be rejected.




The Golder geotechnical report 2003 description of the site is enclosed.

"The majority of the site is a moderately to steeply sloping sand dune slope. Etc.". "possible slip
with in the dune". "a number of mature trees were observed to have bent trunks indicative of
previous ground movement."




Approval of this application will endanger properties adjacent to the western border of this
development to severe dangers of land slip.



Approval of this application will endanger from land slip the significant stand of hoop pines
adjacent to the development.

This development of the 12 units is for a few millionaires and will expose owners nearby properties
To Structural and financial risks.

I enclose the Australian article on the recent financial history of project development in Noosa.
This will be a very very expensive project if approved. I don't wish as a ratepayer to be left holding
their baby.



Submitted by Dr Thomas Kearney

on behalf of Narelle and Thomas Kearney
Unit 3 I. 34 Edgar Bennett Ave
Noosa Heads Old 4567